Origin
Miles City, MT
Night in Miles City on Thursday
Local time
10:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miles City, MT to Conrad, MT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
7h 23m
Distance
378.8 mi
610 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 13m
★
6 AM
7h 23m
8 AM
7h 44m
10 AM
7h 30m
12 PM
7h 28m
3 PM
7h 31m
5 PM
7h 43m
8 PM
7h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miles City, MT
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Conrad, MT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Miles City, MT to Conrad, MT covers 378.8 miles and takes about 7h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MT 200, US 87, North 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.3 miles on MT 200. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.4 miles from Miles City, MT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 23m. Total distance: 378.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Miles City, MT to Conrad, MT covers 378.8 miles and takes about 7h 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MT 200 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near MT 59 / North 7th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MT 59 / North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.1 miles (MT 200): Navigation decision point; at 293.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MT 59 / North 7th Street
Turn right onto MT 59 / North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
5
83.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
|
MT 200
At end of road, turn left onto MT 200
Navigation decision point
5
293.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 53m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
318.2 mi into trip
|
~6h 23m in
|
I 15 Business / Park Drive North
At end of road, turn left onto I 15 Business / Park Drive North
Navigation decision point
5
377.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 21m in
|
I 15 Business
Turn sharp left onto I 15 Business
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MT 200 | 128.3 mi | 2h 19m |
| US 87 | 83.6 mi | 1h 30m |
| North 7th Street | 82.6 mi | 2h 2m |
| First Special Service Force Memorial Highway | 57.1 mi | 54m |
| US Highway 87 | 14.7 mi | 15m |
| 2nd Avenue North | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Truck Bypass | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Central Avenue West | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MT 200
— 128.3 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miles City, MT and Conrad, MT.
1
Start on MT 59
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto MT 59
83 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
North 7th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MT 200
128 mi
·
2 hr 19 min
·
MT 200
4
Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Avenue North
5
Continue on US 191
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Truck Bypass
6
Continue on US 87; US 191; MT 200
15 mi
·
15 min
·
US Highway 87
7
Continue on US 87; MT 3; MT 200
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 87; MT 3; MT 200
8
Turn slight right
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
9
Enter roundabout
172 ft
·
2 sec
10
Continue
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
11
Continue on US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
19 mi
·
20 min
·
US 87; US 89; MT 3; MT 200
12
Turn right onto US 87 Bypass
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
57th Street South
13
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue North
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
2nd Avenue North
14
At end of road, turn left onto I 15 Business
240 ft
·
4 sec
·
Park Drive North
15
Turn right onto I 15 Business
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
1st Avenue North
16
Continue on I 15 Business
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
First Avenue North Bridge
17
Continue on I 15 Business
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue West
18
Take the exit onto I 15 Business
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 15 Business
19
Merge onto I 15; US 89; MT 200
57 mi
·
54 min
·
First Special Service Force Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
21
Turn sharp left onto I 15 Business
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 15 Business
22
Arrive at destination
I 15 Business
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.4 miles from Miles City, MT, or about 3h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.4 miles or 3h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conrad, MT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Miles City, MT so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Miles City, MT
This is one driving day of about 378.8 miles and 7h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Miles City, MT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MT 200 for about 128.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.4 mi from Miles City, MT · 3h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
189 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.4 miles from Miles City, MT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before MT 200 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.3 miles.
Arriving in Conrad, MT
The final approach into Conrad, MT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Conrad, MT.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.03 one way
$120.05 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $62.92 | $125.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $67.57 | $135.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.63 | $167.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.6 | 1 | $39.77 | $18.18 |
| Efficient EV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.14 | $15.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.5 | 1 | $53.03 | $24.24 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Conrad, MT
Night in Conrad on Thursday
Local time
10:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Lewistown, MT
189 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Miles City, MT to Conrad, MT covers 378.8 miles and takes about 7h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MT 200, US 87, North 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 189.4 miles from Miles City, MT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (MT 59 / North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 83.1 miles (MT 200): Navigation decision point; at 293.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Miles City, MT to Conrad, MT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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